Using IBMTOK.DOS on Fast Computers Results In Error 36

ID: Q146106

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft LAN Manager version 2.2c
Microsoft Network Client version 3.0 for MS-DOS
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you load a real-mode protocol, such as MS-DLC, TCP/IP or NetBEUI, on a LAN Manager 2.2c, a Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS or a Windows for Workgroups 3.11 computer using IBMTOK.DOS for a token ring adapter, the following error message appears:

Error 36: Unable to bind. Hardware failure.

CAUSE

This problem occurs on any computer running at a CPU speed greater than 60 Mhz. The IBMTOK.DOS driver does not work properly at CPU speeds greater than 60 Mhz.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, download IBMTOKR.EXE, a self-extracting file that includes the new IBMTOK.DOS driver (dated 10/18/94), from the following service:

Internet (anonymous FTP) ftp ftp.microsoft.com Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder. Get IBMTOKR.EXE

For additional information about , please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q119591 How to Download Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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